NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1954 Fairview Ave Reading, PA 19606

Estimated Value: $358,000 - $422,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,808 Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2023

Last sale price $380,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,539/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Upgraded Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2023

OPEN HOUSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Welcome to 1954 Fairview Ave in Mount Penn. This home offers 5 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms and over 2,800 of living space. As you walk in you will be greeted by the Great Room with tons of character - wood burning fireplace and beams on the ceiling. Spacious dining room leading into the kitchen which is made up of cherry cabinetry with built in appliances and Corian tops. As you go past the kitchen you'll make your way to the first floor bedroom with full bath and direct access to the backyard. Up we go to the second floor which offers 4 spacious bedrooms, a full bath and a screened in porch with views of the Reading Pagoda. Home sits on .36 acres of private, fenced in land and as a bonus it has a spacious detached garage. Owners have put more than $80,000 in upgrades since purchasing the home. This is not one you would want to miss so schedule your tour today and see all the character for yourself. (HOME CAN BE SOLD FURNISHED WITH THE RIGHT OFFER)

Last Listed By

Mike Svanidze

Keller Williams Elite License #RS352161 Listed on: 05/18/2023

Keller Williams Elite

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,134

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,808 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mount Penn Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0969
  • Assessor Parcel Number 64-5316-41-66-0969

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,134

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer, kitchen appliances, (all furniture is negotiable)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-05-18
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: OPEN HOUSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Welcome to 1954 Fairview Ave in Mount Penn. This home offers 5 bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms and over 2,800 of living space. As you walk in you will be greeted by the Great Room with tons of character - wood burning fireplace and beams on the ceiling. Spacious dining room leading into the kitchen which is made up of cherry cabinetry with built in appliances and Corian tops. As you go past the kitchen you'll make your way to the first floor bedroom with full bath and direct access to the backyard. Up we go to the second floor which offers 4 spacious bedrooms, a full bath and a screened in porch with views of the Reading Pagoda. Home sits on .36 acres of private, fenced in land and as a bonus it has a spacious detached garage. Owners have put more than $80,000 in upgrades since purchasing the home. This is not one you would want to miss so schedule your tour today and see all the character for yourself. (HOME CAN BE SOLD FURNISHED WITH THE RIGHT OFFER)
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors, Whirlpool/Hottub, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Total Sq Ft: 2808
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2808
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 129.95
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2808
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1954

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Shingle Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: ANTIETAM
  • School District Key: 300200397315
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 81900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 39200.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15681.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1539616
  • School Tax: 5487.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8134.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 64-5316-41-66-0969
  • Tax Lot: 0969
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2808
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 06/28/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ANTIETAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2022
Closed on
Jun 29, 2022
Sold by
Dyer Dennis C
Bought by
Stubbs Margie and Rajapakse Mithila
Seller's Agent
Peter Champagne
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Todd Sell
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$249,800
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,200
10.09%
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$401,613

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,613
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1987
Bought by
Dyer Dyer T and Dyer Dennis C

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Stubbs Margie $275,000 None Listed On Document
Dyer Dyer T -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Sold $380,000 +4.1% $135 / Sq Ft
05/27/2023 05/27/23 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $364,900 +32.7% $130 / Sq Ft
06/29/2022 06/29/22 Sold $275,000 +10.1% $98 / Sq Ft
04/04/2022 04/04/22 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2022 04/02/22 For Sale $249,800 -- $89 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,491 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2024 $8,417 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2023 $8,122 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2022 $7,578 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2021 $7,423 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2020 $7,187 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2019 $7,011 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2018 $6,940 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2017 $6,620 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2016 $2,069 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2015 $2,069 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
2014 $1,970 $121,100 $39,200 $81,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mike Svanidze

    Keller Williams Elite

    (717) 538-6894

    1 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Mike Svanidze
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  • HERNAN DELGADO

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    HERNAN DELGADO

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 450-8771

    3 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    HERNAN DELGADO
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  • Peter Champagne

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Peter Champagne

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (610) 763-9579

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Peter Champagne
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  • Todd Sell

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Todd Sell

    Pagoda Realty

    (484) 926-0360

    1 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Todd Sell
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2030068

Bright MLS

APN: 64-5316-41-66-0969

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606

1954 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 1954 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606 since 18 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $401,613, approximately $143 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 1954 Fairview Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Mount Penn Elementary Center, Mount Penn Primary Center, and Antietam Middle Senior High School.

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